HOW TO MAKE TROUT-FISHING 



The other example referred to is that of a diminutive tarn 

 situated in a very lonely and romantic spot at the foot of a 

 " fell " or rough hill on one side, and on the verge of a 

 " heugh '* or steep grassy cliff facing the sea. It must be fed 

 with springs, for there is no water running either into it or out 

 of it above-ground. Lying so remote and being very difficult 

 of access, I regret to say that I have neglected to keep it 

 replenished with trout, and it is many years since a number 

 were turned into it taken from a stream some miles distant. 

 Previous to this, the only fish inhabiting the tarn were some 

 huge carp, descendants of those which a certain Admiral placed 

 there about a century ago. We could see them rolling about 

 in hot weather, but I never had the enterprise to try and catch 

 them. The trout took kindly to these secluded quarters ; 

 but as the tarn lies five or six rough miles from my house and 

 only a short distance from that of a neighbour, I have left 

 them entirely to him, and he has killed some there up to 3 1 lb. 

 in weight. 



(2) Now, as to the second question above propounded — 

 What purpose is there in forming such fisheries as these apart 

 from the private delectation of the owner and his friends ? 

 On the Continent of Europe, of course, sufficient reason 

 would be found in connection with the supply of wholesome 

 food, whether for the market or for home consumption. In 

 our land some other inducement must be found, for we are 

 a thriftless race, and the provision of fresh- water fish for the 

 table is one of the last undertakings that would occur to a 

 country gentleman. I maintain that the demand for good 



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